Learning Mentor

Integra People; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly or monthly pay

Job summary

Integra Education North Ltd (Let’s Educate) is seeking a patient Learning Mentor to support a young person with autism, ADHD and PDA in a pupil-centred approach. You will work with the pupil, parent and specialist tutor to build trust and adapt plans using neurodiversity-affirming strategies.

The role is 17 hours per week across 44 weeks per year, with weekly or monthly pay. The position emphasizes a calm, flexible, trauma-informed approach and close collaboration with the MDT.

Qualifications

• HLTA qualification or strong SEN experience.
• Experience with ASD, PDA and ADHD.
• Calm, patient, flexible and trauma-informed.
• Willing to obtain Enhanced DBS.
• Ability to facilitate incidental learning through pupil interests.

Responsibilities

• Build trust with the pupil receiving EOTAS.
• Collaborate with parent and tutor to support learning.
• Understand and apply neurodiversity-affirming approaches.
• Remain calm in tricky moments and adapt plans creatively.
• Work with MDT and contribute to the pupil's learning experience.

Skills

HLTA

SEN experience

Calm demeanor

Trauma-informed

DBS check

Flexible approach

Job description

Hours: 17 hours per week - 44 weeks per year

Location: SL4

Start: ASAP

We are looking for a patient, nurturing Learning Mentor to provide support a young person with autism, ADHD and PDA.

You will work in a close, collaborative team alongside the pupil’s parent and specialist tutor using a nurturing, pupil centred approach.

What you'll do:

• Build trust and connection with a young person receiving education other than at school (EOTAS)
• Understand Autism, PDA and neurodiversity-affirming approaches
• Remain calm in tricky moments
• Think creatively and adapt plans
• Enjoy community learning and hands on experiences
• Work collaboratively with MDT

What you'll need:

• HLTA qualification or strong, relevant SEN experience.
• Experience working with ASD, PDA and ADHD.
• A calm, flexible and patient nature.
• Genuine, trauma informed, child led approach
• Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willing to get one)
• Flexible, creative and responsive rather than agenda-driven
• Able to facilitate incidental learning through the young person interests and activities rather than expecting conventional table-based teaching

What you'll get:

• Weekly or monthly pay

Let's Educate is a trading name of Integra Education North Ltd.

Let's Educate is an equal opportunities employer. All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration regardless of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability or other protected characteristics. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check, suitable references and online background checks. Please note this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 – all spent and unspent convictions must be declared.